NCP-SP Leader Rohit Pawar Meets CM Devendra Fadnavis; Demands FIR Be Registered In Ajit Pawar Plane Crash Case

Mumbai: Nationalist Congress Party(SP) MLA Rohit Pawar on Friday intensified his demand for a high-level criminal investigation as he met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, demanding an FIR against the aviation company involved in the plane crash that killed Ajit Pawar.

Taking to his social media handle on X (formerly Twitter), Rohit Pawar wrote, "He stated on this occasion that complete transparency will be maintained while investigating this accident. Additionally, we also submitted a letter regarding the memorial for Ajit Dada to the Chief Minister, and on this occasion, we also discussed with him the demands of the families of the security personnel, crew members, and co-pilot who died in this plane crash."

Rohit Pawar Calls To Rename Baramati Airport & Pune Ring Road

Speaking on his 20-minute meeting with CM Fadnavis, Rohit Pawar said that he requested CM to name Baramati Airport and Pune Ring Road in the name of Ajit Pawar and also develop Baramati Airport to allow landing at night. "I have been assured a fair probe by CM Fadnavis. A 20-minute discussion took place with CM. I have tried to register FIR in Mumbai, Baramati and even met the Investigating Officer (IO) who is carrying out the CID investigation, but FIR was not registered. Finally, I recorded my statement and have submitted it to the IO of CID..."

His statement came after Pawar expressed outrage over the refusal of authorities to register an FIR regarding the suspicious death. He added that the legislator claimed that attempts to initiate criminal proceedings in both Mumbai and Baramati have been blocked by systemic interference.

Meanwhile, Pawar also expressed confidence that the Chief Minister asked for additional documents and would meet Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the matter. Moreover, he also mentioned that a report from the Central government is expected by Saturday. 

On January 28, the Learjet 45 carrying Ajit Pawar and four others crashed during a second landing attempt in Baramati. While the CBI and CID are currently investigating the matter, Rohit Pawar claimed the police are deliberately obstructing the filing of a formal criminal case.

Earlier in the day, he also met Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray, where he provided him with detailed information along with evidence regarding the suspicious accidental death case. Moreover, both leaders also discussed some questions that were in Thackeray's mind regarding the government's failure to file an FIR.

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